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Which colleges in Arizona have animation degree programs?
| School | City |
|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Prescott |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix |
| University of Advancing Technology | Tempe |
Below is a list of Arizona schools that offer animation degree programs:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona
Programs: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Simulation, Games and Animation program.
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
Programs: BA Digital Design, Emphasis Animation
University of Advancing Technology, Tempe
Programs available: Game Art and Animation (traditional and online),
More Schools with Animation related programs:
Selected Campus Locations:
- Denver, CO
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#40) - 2026
- Top 10 in the Southwest for Animation (#5) - 2026
- Top 25 in the Southwest for Graphic Design (#14) - 2025
- Top 50 Nationally for Illustration (#30) - 2025
- Top 5 in the Southwest for Visual Effects (#5) - 2025
Selected Campus Locations:
- Winter Park, FL & Online
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#20) - 2026
- Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#11) - 2026
- Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#39) - 2025
Selected Campus Locations:
- Las Cruces
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#44) - 2026
- Top 40 Nationally for Animation among Public Colleges (#17) - 2026
- Top 10 in the Southwest for Animation (#6) - 2026
- Top Schools in New Mexico for Animation (#1) - 2026
Selected Campus Locations:
- Online
Selected Programs:
Animation Career Review Rankings:
- Top 25 International Animation Training Programs (#17) - 2025


